Learn about the local environment

Wednesday

May 14, 2014 at 10:20 AM

Festival features fun for everyone

Tourists, visitors and vacationers are welcome to participate as Oak Island Parks & Recreation sponsors the sixth annual Turtle Triathlon and first Crawl Environmental Festival beginning at 10 a.m. May 17 at Middleton Park, 4700 E. Oak Island Drive in Oak Island. The environmental festival features live entertainment; informative speakers on sea turtles, sea birds and marine rescue; along with free inflatable kids' games and rides, arts and crafts, food, and a Turtle Triathlon. The race begins at 8 a.m. and includes kayaking (1.87 miles), biking (2.5 miles) and run/walk (1 mile). There are various age divisions along with family and business divisions. Registration fee: $45 team; $15 individual. Details: 910-278-5518 or oakislandnc.com.